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Crosshair & Reticle Telescope Eyepieces

 
 

Astronomical reticle eyepieces, like this Celestron CrossAim, typically feature a wider field of view than most other types of eyepieces as well as the distinct crosshair design. The crosshair design has been drastically improved since the old days, with the design often etched into the optics or using wire crosshairs, for intricate, precise designs.

Another feature to look out for is an astrometric reticle eyepiece. These eyepieces build on the simple crosshair shape seen in many reticle eyepieces but add additional ticks, marks, and measuring circles to measure a range of astronomical characteristics. Astrometric reticle eyepieces can be used to measure double star angular separations, position angles, planetary diameters, and lunar crater diameters, as well as many other useful astronomical measurements. These are excellent for advanced astronomers who are looking to go beyond observing celestial objects.